Written questions

Railways: Fares

Commons · Question 4723 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Great British Railways will be required to publish the justification for directional differences in rail fares on the same route.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 8 Jun 2026

The Government is overhauling the complex fares system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are getting the right fare. We are already delivering positive changes, including expanding pay as you go ticketing, and trialling easier to underst...